GL5040: INTEGRATED SEDIMENTARY BASIN SYSTEMS (2016-2017)

After completing the course students are expected to be able to:
integrate understanding on sedimentary basins and apply this to their own observations;
challenge geological models and interpretations;
collect and manage field observations and data to build integrated geological hypotheses and understanding;
appreciate scales in space and time within sedimentary basins.

Workshop-based sessions on: tectonic and sedimentary systems in basins; basin forming (and deforming) processes; architectural framework of key basin types. Field class involving a geotraverse and other integrative components

The estimated cost for the field trip is £330.  Field notebooks may also be required at an approximate cost of £12 each.

This course involves a workshop-based 2 day short course on sedimentary basin dynamics, followed by a 7 day field class. It uses the training developed in the co-requisite course (Geoscience research skills and data analysis), specifically the integration of published research, group work and poster presentations

Fieldwork is a compulsory part of this course. Fieldwork may involve crossing rough terrain, including steep gradients, rocky areas and along cliffs, and may take place during inclement weather. Any student with concerns about this, who feels adjustments or additional support may be required, should contact the University's Disability Adviser or the Department Disability Co-ordinator as early as possible. The Department is committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes of the degree programme

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

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1st Attempt: Group poster (20%), individual field notebooks and other field materials (30%), end of course examination (2 hours, worth 50%).

Resit: 2-hour examination.

Feedback on notebooks during fieldwork, together with peer-review of excises during the workshop.

Feedback on notebooks during fieldwork, together with peer-review of excises during the workshop.
Group feedback on posters is a "show and tell" session.

None.